With a population of 21,362, Jacksonville Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jacksonville Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blind Rabbit - Jax Beach (311 North 3rd Street) and Espeto Brazilian Steakhouse (1396 Beach Boulevard) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
Although Jacksonville Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 22 miles from Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville Beach departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 46m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jacksonville Beach. The train journey from Jacksonville Beach to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 02m trip.
Another option to get to Jacksonville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 121 miles from Jacksonville Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Zezgo, among others, in Orlando.
Greyhound operates bus routes to Jacksonville Beach.
Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Jacksonville.
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Jacksonville Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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